Export Control Specialist (all genders)

About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.

We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems - not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe - today.

Your mission

As the Export Control Specialist, you will be responsible for setting up, overseeing, and maintaining the export control framework for our operations in Greece, based in Thessaloniki. You will work hand-in-hand with our Export Control Lead in Germany to align local processes with our global trade compliance strategy. Working in a high-growth environment with sophisticated technology, you will ensure full compliance with national (Greek), EU, US, and international trade regulations, acting as a critical bridge between our Thessaloniki office and German headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Global Alignment: Collaborate closely on a daily basis with the German Export Control Lead to ensure seamless cross-border transfers and alignment on global compliance standards in a highly regulated industry.

• Compliance Management: Design, implement, and continuously update our Internal Compliance Program (ICP) for our Greek entity, mirroring the high standards of our German operations while adapting to national Greek legislation.

• Classification & Licensing: Classify cutting-edge technologies and secure all necessary export, import, and transit licenses from Greek authorities (Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Directorate General for International Economic Policy), coordinating with the German team on EU/US nexus items.

Qualifications

• Experience: Several years (3+) of professional experience in export control or trade compliance within a high-tech, highly regulated industry.
• International Collaboration: Proven track record of working effectively in international, distributed teams, ideally within a European or German corporate context.
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of Greek trade control, EU Dual-Use Regulations, and national defense export frameworks, combined with the ability to understand and interface with German and US trade controls (EAR/ITAR).
• Languages: Business-fluent English and Greek are required. You possess excellent communication skills to precisely discuss complex legal and technical matters on an international level.
• Technical Mindset: Ability to understand complex technical specifications and software architectures to accurately classify products.
• Startup Mindset: You thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly scaling environment, bringing a proactive, solution-oriented "can-do" attitude to compliance.
• Integrity & Discretion: Exceptional judgment, highest ethical standards, and experience handling highly sensitive, proprietary data.
• Location: Based in or willing to relocate/commute to Thessaloniki, Greece.